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Lengthening or Shortening Several Leg Tendons

New Jersey rates for HCPCS 27686

More than one tendon in the lower leg or ankle is surgically lengthened or shortened through a single incision, to correct tightness or slack that is pulling the foot into a poor position. It is used for problems such as a foot held pointing down or turned inward. Each tendon treated is billed separately.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $6,918 · 10th–90th $3,311$11,7490%10%20%10th90th$6,918$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,754.23
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$11,748.98
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,606.93
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$16,595.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$14,454.40